The Hickensian

20.12.06

For Leigh

This is for Leigh, who at this moment has just a few hours left before she leaves work to join me as a partner in the business. It’s going to be a mixed bag of emotions, the wrench of leaving a job she loves, and (hopefully!) looking forward to more time with the family, as well as evolving and growing Hicksdesign into new areas.

I just wanted to take time out to say publicly how much I admire her for taking this brave, hard decision, and I hope I can as supportive to her as she was to me when I started freelancing. I couldn’t have made the leap without her encouragement, now it’s her turn to make that leap.

I really hope you enjoy your last day at Harcourt, Leigh, I’m so lucky to have you as a wife and a partner. I’m looking forward to what we can do together…

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No.1

James Kenwood said 928 days ago:

Couldn’t agree more. Enjoy your last day Leigh, I’m sure you will.

We will all have to meet up in the New Year.

Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas.

No.2

Karen said 928 days ago:

Congratulations Leigh. And good luck to you both in the New Year!

No.3

Scott said 928 days ago:

It is a brave decision, but definitely the right one. You will do brilliantly together! All the best!

No.4

Michael Grinstead said 928 days ago:

Lovely words Jon, you are lucky to have the opportunity to work together. All the best for Christmas & the adventure ahead.

No.5

John Oxton said 928 days ago:

Having had the pleasure of spending a little time with you and Leigh this year I canâ€™t tell you how much I am looking forward to seeing what you guys do next year.

Truly, you manage to combine being extremley grounded, modest people with enviable amounts of talent. I have no doubt you will be hugely succesful.

Good luck and all the best from us here Oxtons!

No.6

Kate Bolin said 928 days ago:

Awww!

Good luck! I’m more than certain the two of you’ll be taking over the world next year!

No.7

Phil said 928 days ago:

All the best to you both. I’ve been freelance for 5 weeks now, and Jon, like you, I couldn’t have made the leap without the support of my other half: she’s behind me 100% and that gives me the confidence I need to make a roaring success of my business.

Best wishes for 2007!

No.8

Static said 927 days ago:

I wish you all best! Take her to dinner to celebrate ;)

No.9

Mikey said 927 days ago:

Congrats, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

No.10

Ollie Relph said 927 days ago:

Does this mean that Leigh will start blogging? :P

No.11

Lowell said 927 days ago:

Best of luck man. I can’t wait to see what you do next.

But, in the second paragraph, where you say “and I hope I can as supportive to her” did you really mean “and I hope I can be as supportive to her”? Or is it some difference between British English and American English I don’t know.

Congratulations again.

No.12

Kabari said 927 days ago:

Whoa, I remember you mentioning this was the plan in another post a while back. Congratulations! I’m sure it’s going to work out really well, I expect to see some awesome work from hicks design in ‘07

No.13

karmatosed said 927 days ago:

Congratulations, what a way to start the new year.

No.14

Joshua said 927 days ago:

That is a massive crazy coincidence. It’s my wife’s last day at work as well because she’s gonna be working with me now. She’s also wanting to be home more cause we’re havin a kid, but wow, what a weird coincidence.

No.15

Olly Hodgson said 927 days ago:

All the best Leigh, best of luck working with Jon ;-)

No.16

Adam Schilling said 927 days ago:

Merry Christmas, and have a fantastic new year Team Hicks.

No.17

Emma Worrall said 927 days ago:

All the best Leigh (and Jon)! Exciting times ahead I’m sure…

No.18

luxuryluke said 926 days ago:

Wonderful, wonderful.
Good luck and best wishes to you both in the coming year.

No.19

karlbright said 924 days ago:

Good luck to both of you.

Print + New media + New partner

No.20

dave said 923 days ago:

lets hope for lots of increased productivity from you two.

No.21

Ms. Jen said 917 days ago:

To Jon & Leigh,

I hope and pray that this upcoming year will be one of much blessing: love, laughter, good work, harmony, a few good fights, and deepening.

Good luck and providence on the new adventure of the family freelance business. Make sure to take time to walk away from the computers and phone and out into the shire at least once a week.

;o)

No.22

Philip Campbell said 911 days ago:

Wow. You must have caught me at a particularly happy moment in my day that was very touching. Great. Hope it all goes well – i just moved into my new place and working from home and loving it. Videos soon! – http://dm.blip.tv